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Selling a Tenanted Property: What Owners Need to Know

Selling a property with a tenant in it is common and perfectly workable, but it narrows your buyer pool and adds obligations you do not have with a vacant property. The owners who do it well decide early which buyer they are selling to. Investor…
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Real Estate Agent Commission in Australia: What You Actually Pay

Agent commission is the single largest cost in most Australian property sales, and it is also the least understood. Commission is not regulated at a fixed rate anywhere in Australia — it is negotiable, it varies widely by state and by suburb,…
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The Complete “For Sale By Owner” Selling Guide

"For sale by owner" (FSBO) simply means selling your property without appointing a traditional agent — and in Australia it's not only legal, it's increasingly common. This guide covers the essentials end to end. Why owners sell privately One…
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7 Commercial Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Commercial property sales fail — or underperform — for predictable reasons. Whether you're selling through an agent or privately, these are the seven mistakes we see most often, and what to do instead. 1. Pricing on hope instead…
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Sell Your Commercial Property Without an Agent and Save

Commercial property is where agent fees hurt the most. Commissions on commercial sales are negotiated case by case, but between the commission itself and the marketing budget agents typically ask you to fund up front, the total cost of selling…

Cost-Effective Ways to Boost the Value of Your House

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Many homeowners still don't realise there are simple, cost-effective ways to boost the value of a home — and in today's market, presentation matters more than ever. Homeowners don't always need an expensive makeover. Some strategies can help…
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NEGOTIATION FOR HOME BUYERS AND HOME SELLERS

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Whether you are buying or selling a property in today's market, you will in most cases, need to negotiate through your real estate agent. While it can be tempting to negotiate yourself, you expose yourself to risk. Your real estate agent knows…
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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FASTER THAN AN IPHONE

WHY? You should first identify your need to sell your house, financial, moving out, looking for a new start or you just want to live someplace else, it is important to identify your goals for selling a property. After knowing why, you will…
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SELLING BEFORE YOU BUY: IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

When there is a need to replace an old home, the first question most homeowners in this situation ask is which should come first and sell the old home or buy a new one? Sometimes, consulting a real estate agent on this matter does not help because…
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TOP 3 TIPS TO FIND THE RIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENTS

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The first step when considering selling your home or other piece of property is to choose a real estate agent. However, not all estate agents are equal and the commission fees charged by the different agents can vary quite dramatically. No matter…
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THE TOP 3 REASONS SELLING A HOUSE AND RELOCATING

For most people, buying a home is a permanent thing. It’s a long-term decision and most people stick with it, they do not tend to change their minds on the property too quickly. However, the property market continues to thrive and continue…
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MUST HAVE APPS WHEN SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

So you’re done listing your property. What should be next? You would have to monitor the progress of your ad listing and all inquiries in line with the ads. Provided you have a smart phone or tablet. We made a list of the basic apps you would…